Crime Junkie

WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings

Published 3 June 2026Duration: 25m 10s
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A call from someone you love in crisis is terrifying enough - but what if the voice begging for help isn’t really them? We break down how AI voice cloning is fueling virtual kidnapping scams, why panic is the weapon scammers count on, and the one conversation your family should have before the phone rings.

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